We will use some of
these words during the tour and workshop.

Exhibit-
A public
display of works of art.An Exhibit
can also be called a show.

Folk Art-Art from “the
people.”Folk Art usually
describes everyday life, artists are usually self taught or taught by a family
member.Most materials used in Folk
Art are found objects.

Found Objects-Materials
an artist might find around their house, neighborhood, or on the ground that
look interesting.A lot of found
objects are often considered junk, garbage, or recyclable but many collage Folk
Artists find a place for these items in their art.

Portrait-
A piece of art representing a person or animal.

Abstract Art-Art that
does not represent things with pictures, but expresses the artist’s ideas.Abstract art does not look realistic.

Collage-A piece of art
made by fixing bits of paper, wood, fabric, or found objects to a surface.

Assemblage-A work of art made of materials
like wood and metal that are joined together.

Relief-a
method of carving or molding in which the design is raised from the flat
surface.Think of a relief
map.